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If the printer has a built-in display • Printers with a touchscreen or other built-in display (control panel) generally expect you to use that display to select or enter the name and password of your Wi-Fi network. Check the printer's documentation for details.
If the printer uses Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) • If your Wi-Fi router isn't made by Apple, check the router’s documentation for details about how to add a WPS printer. • If your Wi-Fi router is an AirPort Base Station: -> Open AirPort Utility, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder. -> Select your base station in AirPort Utility, then enter the base station password, if prompted. -> From the menu bar, choose Base Station > Add WPS Printer. -> Select either "First attempt" or "PIN" as the type of WPS connection to allow. Then click Continue. * If you selected "First attempt," push the WPS button on the printer. When the printer's MAC Address appears in AirPort Utility, click Done. * If you selected "PIN," enter the printer's PIN number, which should be listed in the printer's documentation. Then click Continue. When the printer's MAC Address appears in AirPort Utility, click Done. • Quit AirPort Utility.
If the printer can connect to your Mac via USB You may be able to use a USB connection to set up Wi-Fi printing:- • Connect the printer to your Mac using the appropriate USB cable. • Install the Mac software that came with the printer, and make sure that it includes a printer setup assistant. • Use the printer setup assistant to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network. Check the printer's documentation for details. • Disconnect the USB cable from the printer and Mac. The printer should remain connected to the Wi-Fi network.
If the printer can create an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network You may be able to use the printer's own ad-hoc Wi-Fi network to set up Wi-Fi printing: • Install the Mac software that came with the printer, and make sure that it includes a printer setup assistant. • Make sure that the printer's ad-hoc Wi-Fi network is turned on. Check the printer's documentation for details. • Open the Wi-Fi menu on your Mac by clicking the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, then select the name of the printer’s ad-hoc Wi-Fi network. While your Mac is on the printer's network, your Mac won't be able to connect to the Internet or other services on your regular Wi-Fi network. • Use the printer setup assistant to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network. Check the printer's documentation for details. The printer may restart before it connects to the network. • Return to the Wi-Fi menu on your Mac and switch back to your Wi-Fi network